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1. StarFinder AVL Unit GSM SMS 850 1900 MHz or 900 1800 MHz Optionals The Starfinder AVL Unit is provided with antennas for GPS and GSM reception but depending the application other kind of antennas can be used Capsule Compact Active Antenna is a high performance 3 or 5VDC GPS antenna Permanent Mount The antenna offers a 27 dB gain active patch SMA Connector Ref GLP1 RA 3V GLP1 RA 5V GLP1 RA Dual GPS Cell phone antenna 5 meter cable operates on 3 5VDC and has SMA connector These antennas are waterproof and comply with automotive temperature and vibration standards Ref GLP1 CA GSM GLP1 CA CDMA x GLP1 CA Dual GPS GSM or AMPS The combination of a high gain GPS antenna and 1 dBi GSM band antenna is ideal for those applications that require durability small size covert installation and rugged construction Available in 3 or 5VDC and magnetic permanent mounting Ref GLP1 GC PM GSM GLP1 GC MM GSM GLP1 GC by Laipac Technology Inc All Rights Reserved Page 30
2. or 900 1800 MHz 3 Hardware Operation Power consumption The Starfinder AVL system typically consumes around 140mA at 13 8V with an extra 50mA consumed when each relay is activated The following table summarizes power consumption measured during normal operation State Voltage Current Both relays off 13 8V 140mA One relay on 13 8V 190mA Both relays on 13 8V 240mA Note Starfinder AVL has option to switch the high accuracy GPS to an alternative low power 16Ch GPS receiver with GPS shut down feature The current consumption can drop down to 500mA in stand by mode MOQ will be required Reset function The reset jumper J6 may be shorted pressing the external reset button left side in front view during a power up cycle to reset all parameters and data held in non volatile memory This is useful if the password is forgotten or other parameters such as the modem type have been set to unknown values It may also be required after the system software has been upgraded please contact Laipac s technical department for the consultation of the case Note that when the jumper is shorted it will take a while for the non volatile memory to be erased The following table is a guide to the amount of time various memory configurations will take to reset Memory Size KB Approximate Time 4K 1 minute 8K 2 minutes 16K 3 minutes 32K 6 minutes 64K 12 minutes The system will take the same amount of time to start up when the non vo
3. AVL Unit GSM SMS 850 1900 MHz or 900 1800 MHz Starfinder AV Diag 1 00 Fie Ommok HESomm Cel Hap alv Sal Z TEL aR rE Paw OOOO Gat Sylen nianma Get Cunent Position NMEA mS UTC Time hhmmsst a457 A Lesa luce fedrir mirn mm 4351 3376 H Lordiiade ddd nimi 07323 4346 ca 150 45 Speed knz ov Course degieest UTC Dala jddmimjat m HER Get Al Loggad Data Uni DIEGO Everts Geien Panic DPTO l OPTON Note The above message can also be trigged by events For example if geofence is set and Starfinder AVL finds the vehicle is out of geofence For geofence event the received message is Starfindor AVI Tag 1 00 Pie ConmPot Hom Cal Hep ajj sal E a TEL inezmass Rogue De Suter inionsion P ooma Coniston Gat Conant Feti h Ga Alloga Cate HHEA fri k3 UTE Tires herent Speed krz i a fe Laikais kiir mmr Cours degrees l n jas UTE Daks kiimmert Gel Drar Sishp a1 Longdude kiin n armat mesa w ee by Laipac Technology Inc All Rights Reserved SE Dup Control Get Cument Sing Page 14 StarFinder AVL Unit GSM SMS 850 1900 MHz or 900 1800 MHz For panic event the received message Is T Starlioder AVLDiag 1 00 Fia CommPort PGOomm Cal Help wo bal S TEL J 4162752495 Pew goo 000 Hii EA Od UTC Time hhmm DEL a Laltude ddmnmmmmm jas J283 N Longida dddrmri mmm 07523
4. by Laipac Technology Inc All Rights Reserved Page 16 StarFinder AVL Unit GSM SMS 850 1900 MHz or 900 1800 MHz Startinder AVI Diag 1 00 Alel Fle CommPort PEComm call Hel ali slaj est al TEL fiqieztazass Paw OOO SCS Fleequaeest Pp Coin att Corto Get Curent Postion Get Al Logged Dala Unk ID Dupult Liceu Rekyl DFF Rely2 ON Input je Geofence Panic Opto 5 Get Current Settings Start gt All Programs gt Star Finder AVLDiag1 00 gt Request gt Get Current Settings Filling in the correct Starfinder Unit phone number in TEL text box Filling in the correct password the factory default is 00000000 default Unit I D is 99999999 Press Send Request button then wait for setting parameters to report back Starfinder AVLDiag 1 00 File Commort PSComm cal Help aju Slaj ce 5l TEL 14162752495 PAs 0000000 Request Tapu Coa Get Suctam Inlomation Get Al Lopged Data Get Curent Status Get Currant Settings Data Logon dmm mmml Tine IntervalSen P80 Distance Interval m 7000 4352 670 Events H k 07528 5180 DIEGO M Gelee fe Panic M Opto2 inet M Opol irp 00010100 SMS Sending Tine IntervalSecy 2M Distance Interval m A000 Event Hak jw Geolenc ke Paric je Opod nauk Opto Inat by Laipac Technology Inc All Rights Reserved Page 17 StarFinder AVL Unit GSM SMS 850 1900 MHz or 900 1800 MHz Configuration Command Configuration command
5. by the Starfinder AVL How often data is logged depends on the logging configuration parameters defined as below Data is sent as a sequence of GPRMC sentences with a success response indicating that all data has been sent Response codes are defined in a later section Executing this command requires a valid password Start gt All Programs gt Star Finder AVLDiag1 00 gt Request gt Get All Logged Data Filling in the correct Starfinder Unit phone number in TEL text box Filling in the correct password the factory default is OOOOO0000 default Unit 1D is 99999999 Press Send Request button then Starfinder AVL begins to download all logged data from Starfinder s DB9 serial port When the downloading is completed the Starfinder AVL will send Unit ID back as an acknowledgement Startinder AULDiag 1 00 l DER Fle CommPort MEcimm Call Help alv Sla e z TEL 14162754495 PAW poon000 A eguest Corfigurahon Output Control Get System lnloimatian Get Curent Position Get All Logged Data Get Curent Status Get Curent Sethngs 4 Get Current Status Start gt All Programs gt Star Finder AVLDiag1 00 gt Request gt Get Current Status Filling in the correct Starfinder Unit phone number in TEL text box Filling in the correct password the factory default is OOOO0O000 default Unit 1D is 99999999 Press Send Request button then wait for status information to report back
6. clear previous received message Startin der A LDing 1 00 TBk Fila commFot MSComm Cal Help ali bla a S d TEL Mazan Paw ooon Reges Dutput Control A aapa omal Chazel Aelayi Nomal 0 pen Gel Slalus Ural ID OFF DIEGO 2 Control Relay2 Start gt All Programs gt Star Finder AVLDiag1 00 gt Control gt Relay2 Filling in the correct Starfinder Unit phone number in TEL text box Filling in the correct password the factory default is 00000000 default Unit I D is 99999999 Press ON button to switch relay2 ON or press OFF button to switch relay2 OFF wait for parameter confirmation message to return Starfinder AVL Dag 1 00 E im Fie commPort MGComm Cell Help 2o aa oS a TEL 1em O PAW lon Cana Dek Cova Relay2INomal Close Get Slatus by Laipac Technology Inc All Rights Reserved Page 21 StarFinder AVL Unit GSM SMS 850 1900 MHz or 900 1800 MHz 2 Programming Starfinder Parameter Via Serial Port Before installation the basic parameters setup for Starfinder are required The followings are the procedure 1 Using serial cable to connect PC Com1 or Com2 and Starfinder RS232 port j 11 2 Running PC Start gt All Programs gt Accessories gt Communications gt Hyperterminal Setup Hyperterminal as 9600 8 N 1 Hypterminal gt Menu Call gt Call Reset Starfinder he following screen will appear dew g 6476090 29 COM1 HyperTerminal File Edit Vi
7. consist of four commands 1 Data Logging Configuration Command Start gt All Programs gt Star Finder AVLDiag1 00 gt Configuration gt Data Logging Filling in the correct Starfinder Unit phone number in TEL text box Filling in the correct password the factory default is OOOO00O000 default Unit I D is 99999999 Filling the data logging time interval Filling the data logging distance interval Set the event mask options Press Send Request button then wait for parameter setting confirmation message to report back Press Clear button can clear previous received message Starfinder AVLDiag 1 00 L Be Fie CommPort Mitomm Call Help il oli Sla E S TEL iqipavszaeg PE ooo Dota Logging Logri SMS Sri b etenee Selinga Set Parameters Uri I0 Get Parameters T me Interral Sec EM DERO Time Inierrel Sec em D ctance rte val HA aom D stance ts vwal ihi aon Bel E vents Meck M Geoana w Faic fe Optot fe Opto 1 Set E rents Meck ff aegea fe Panic ff pioz M Opol 2 Logging Account Configuration This command configures the system parameters as described in a previous section Please note that all numbers are expressed in decimal notation Any parameter that is left blank will leave that parameter as previously programmed Executing this command requires a valid password Start gt All Programs gt Star Finder AVLDiag1 00 gt Configuration gt Login Filling in the correct Starfinder
8. mask option Press Send Request button then wait for parameter setting confirmation message to report back Press Clear button can clear previous received message Z Starfinder AVLDiag 1 00 lea Fle CommPort FGcomm Call Help Sil Sla 2 TEL 14152752465 Pawi oo oon0o0 Configuration Dup Contec pata Logie SMS Sending Sel Parameters Get Paramebers z Base Station Hum Time Interval Sec a pr 7200 Gase Stabon Hum 14162747354 Time Interval Sec ERAAN Diclance Intewal M 12000 thecal ele 12000 Everts Mask rep Wade Genl Fari pto Optic eee ad tile w m es Ww Geolence hw Panic le Upto k Upiod Uniti D Cheer DIEGO by Laipac Technology Inc All Rights Reserved Page 19 StarFinder AVL Unit GSM SMS 850 1900 MHz or 900 1800 MHz 4 Geofence Configuration This command is used to set geofence area for the Starfinder AVL system When vehicle is out of geofence area Starfinder AVL will report the position to the central host Executing this command requires a valid password Start gt All Programs gt Star Finder AVLDiag1 00 gt Configuration gt Geofence Settings Filling in the correct Starfinder Unit phone number in TEL text box Filling in the correct password the factory default is OOO0OO00O000 default Unit 1D is 99999999 Filling the geofence center point s latitude Filling the geofence center point s longitude Filling the geofence latitude and longitude deviation delta
9. then wait for Starfinder Unit s system information to appear press Clear button can clear previous received message Note The SMS text message doesn t get lost so be patient to wait for acknowledgement message Do not attempt to resend request messages within seconds Starfinder AYLDiag 1 00 Sela Fie CommPort Mscomm Zal Help ajo bhal F D TEL 44162752485 Paw fonoooco0 Request Comhguration tput Corral Gel Current Positiqn Get al Logged O ata Gel Current Status Get Curent Seling Send Request Unit ID E G Selial Number SNon0070e Firrere Version W122 Memor Size Eutes Eo 2 Get Current Position Using Starfinder AVLDiag Software This command requests the current position of the Starfinder AVL unit The GPS is sampled every second so a valid GPS fix within the last second will be returned assuming that the GPS is currently in tracking mode In case where the system does not have a valid GPS fix such as the GPS antenna is obscured the last valid GPS position will be retrieved Start gt All Programs gt Star Finder AVLDiag1 00 gt Request gt Get Current Position Filling in the correct Starfinder Unit phone number in TEL text box Filling in the correct password the factory default is 00000000 default Unit I D is 99999999 Press Send Request button then wait for NMEA information to appear by Laipac Technology Inc All Rights Reserved Page 13 StarFinder
10. 2 Negative 3V to 12V Trigger Applying oltage 7 Input 2 1 Positive Output Input 2 3V to 12V Customized external Circuit rigger Applying voltage 8 Input2 2 Negative nput Input 2 3V to 12v Customized external Circuit egative i rigger Applying voltage 2 Analog Port RJ11 Connector I deal for temperature sensor pressure sensor and other analog devices 3 Power Terminal Battery Backup wnd Main Power 13 5V 9 to 30V Battery Backup Car Backup PAi 3 Battery ri Pome Pi ET PFI i j ee Bo toad oe SH i by Laipac Technology Inc All Rights Reserved Page 9 StarFinder AVL Unit GSM SMS 850 1900 MHz or 900 1800 MHz 4 GPS Antenna Typical Active GPS Antenna with SMA connector 5 GSM Antenna Typical Passive GSM Antenna with SMA connector Installation Example I O Bort Inoucl av 12v Inout 2 SES analog Normal Close Tnput Normal Open ponasa 13 57 8 5 Grd i t943 0W Back I O Layout Inputl aV L2 Gutput 1 au cy 4 IE aay aon COTTE Suggest in i connect to RELAY SPOT HE panic I I I j op eng oiam oaie ignition Dutt c Z Hore E rye f l m n Hormal Close r SERE vUgdgesS m ae t for COnnec to KIA ie Custc door lock cn A RELAY SPOT HE 7 Inputz Outputz sigan Suggested I O Connections by Laipac Technology Inc All Rights Reserved Page 10 StarFinder AVL Unit GSM SMS 850 1900 MHz
11. 4553 WW Send A eoquest Louies cegnes 5123 250803 UTE Date domm Unto DIEGO Everile Gevara Iw Fait OPTO 2 r OPTEI For Input 2 input2 event the received message is Startinder AVL Miag 1 00 Fle CommPort PeComm Call Helo aln Sal es Se TEL 14162754485 Paw D0000 Peguet Get System Information Sand Reguesl Get Current Potition Gel Al Logged Dala MMEA 0143 UTC Time hhmm 5S paed knots DES B joo Latitude ddmm mmnm Course degiees 4351 3000 H 23 88 Fj Longtude dddmm mmnmml mear w 250603 For Input 1 input1 event the received message is CA A BETE 1 00 Fie ComnPork MSComm Cal Heb ee TEL 14157752495 Prw D00000 Fi aguest Ge System Intomaton bet Curent Position MHES maa UTC Time hhmnm s fi 67143 A Lattude ddim mmm 4351 4254 N Lorgtude ddorim micimnt lovaza 4549 w 290803 Speed knats jo a Course ideges 358 44 Send Reques by Laipac Technology I nc All Rights Reserved OTC Cale iddmran t UTC Oae ddm Output Control Get Duren atinge Wri CHE GO Events Geene Fanc W OFTO OFTOI Qulpul Contro Get Al Logged Data Get Curent Settings UmiD DEGO Everits Geolence Panic OPTO2 jw OPTOT Page 15 StarFinder AVL Unit GSM SMS 850 1900 MHz or 900 1800 MHz 3 Get All Logged Data This command requests all GPS data that has been logged
12. Choose a geofence event mask option Giving the initial status of geofence Press Send Command button then wait for parameter setting confirmation message to report back Press Clear button can clear previous received message Starinder AY Ding 1 00 E A Ed Fie CommPork MSComm Cal Help ajoj Sha a Se O TEL 11162752185 Few ooon Peet 7 k Configuration Output Cortial Daa Loggng Logri SMS Sending Geotence Settings Sel Geohence Unt ID Get Geofence ddmm mmmn ddm mrmr ET 4352 0671 DIEGU ae 1352 0570 ae 0001 1001 m Deviaiior inon 1000 e oe Initial Statue F Evert Hack intial Statue i fi ZADNE pma pa 2 2 dii ao go Enable i Disable f In C Gut Cheer Control Command There is only one control command This command is used to control the output port Executing this command requires valid password to be specified 1 Control Relayl Start gt All Programs gt Star Finder AVLDiag1 00 gt Control gt Relayl Filling in the correct Starfinder Unit phone number in TEL text box Filling in the correct password the factory default is 00000000 default Unit I D is 99999999 Press ON button to switch relayl ON or press OFF button to switch relayl OFF then wait for parameter setting confirmation message to return back by Laipac Technology Inc All Rights Reserved Page 20 StarFinder AVL Unit GSM SMS 850 1900 MHz or 900 1800 MHz Press Clear button can
13. File Edit View Call Transfer Help DS og 28 Starf inder SHS AVL firmware YV1 26 tK ALL Right Reserved Laipac Technology Inc www laipac com 2004 Do you want to set paramaters YN 4 Base Station Number 14166549666 Password lt Connected 0 05 07 ARIST yy 9600 5 M 1 After the password is entered Starfinder will ask you Unit ID z 6478890729 COM1 HyperTerminal Seles File Edit wiew Call Transfer Help D ce amp 0 4 Starfinder SHS AVL firmware V1 29 Ri ALL Right Reserved Laipac Technology Inc www laipac com 2004 Do you want to set paramaters YH Base Station Number 14169549666 Password OOOO0O000 Unit ID lt Connected 0 02 36 ARIST yy 9600 M 11 by Laipac Technology Inc All Rights Reserved Page 24 StarFinder AVL Unit GSM SMS 850 1900 MHz or 900 1800 MHz After entered Unit ID then Starfinder will ask you enter SMS and Data Logging s time interval and distance interval you can chose only one from A B or C options for each questions 64 06090729 COM1 HyperTerminal File Edit View Call Transfer Help Starfinder SMS AVL firmware V1 28 Ri ALL Right Reserved Laipac Technology Inc ww laipac comi 2004 Do you want to set paranaters YH Base Station Number 14168549666 Password QOOUOO000 Unit ID 99999999 SMHS Time Interval 4 amp 4 imin B 10min 30min Logging Time Interval A imin B 1 min C 30min B SMS Distance Interval 4A Bk
14. M SMS 850 1900 MHz or 900 1800 MHz Hardware amp Software requirements for GSM 900 1800 or 850 1900 Starfinder AVL system for GSM has built in GSM dual band modem GSM worldwide coverage is divided into 900 1800 and 850 1900 band For USA Canada Mexico countries in Central and South America except Brazil the suitable unit is Starfinder AVL 850 1900 For European countries Asia Brazil Africa countries and Middle East the suitable unit is Starfinder AVL 900 1800 The Starfinder AVL unit is delivered without a SIM card SIM cards must be purchased and registered with your local GSM carrier Starfinder AVL GSM works through SMS Short Message Service which is also commonly known as Text Messaging Service Once you have the SIM Card place it into the SIM card holder of Starfinder AVL unit Starfinder AVL system is delivered together with CD and diagnostic software called Starfinder AVLDiag The users can use Starfinder AVLDiag to configure and test the Starfinder AVL system It may also be used to perform simple vehicle tracking For fleet management and other commercial applications we strongly suggest to use more powerful software such as Starfinder AVL Software or comparable packages Throughout this manual it will be assumed that the user has access to a 32 bit Microsoft Windows machine to run the Starfinder AVLDiag software For testing over a wireless network a GSM external modem will be required We sugg
15. StarFinder AVL Owners Manual amp Reference Guide Revision 2 0 January 04 GSM SMS Version 850 1900 MHz 900 1800 MHz Important Before to install turn on or operate the Starfinder AVL Unit ensure the total accomplishment of your local safety regulations by Laipac Technology Inc All rights reserved The Specifications and information regarding the products in this manual are subjected to change without notice All statements information and recommendations in this manual are believed to be accurate but are represented without warranty of any kind express or implied users must take full responsibility for their applications of any Products Reproduction of the contents of this manual in whole or in part without written permission of Laipac Technology Inc is prohibited StarFinder AVL Unit GSM SMS 850 1900 MHz or 900 1800 MHz INDEX 1 Introduction 3 Overview 3 Features 3 Hardware amp Software Requirements 4 Before installing the Starfinder AVL Unit 4 2 Hardware Installation 5 Mounting Antennas 6 At sight GPS Antenna installation 6 Covert GPS Antenna installation 6 Front Connectors 7 Back Connectors 8 I nstallation Example 10 3 Hardware Operation 11 Power Consumption 11 Reset function 11 Configuration 12 Configuration by Air 12 Request Commands 12 Get System I nformation 12 Get Current Position 13 Get all Logged Data 16 Get Current Status 16 Get Current Settings 17 Configuration C
16. Unit phone number in TEL text box Filling in the correct password the factory default is OOOO00000 default Unit 1D is 99999999 Filling the new UNIT ID Filling the new password Press Send Request button then wait for parameter setting confirmation message to report back Press Clear button can clear previous received message by Laipac Technology I nc All Rights Reserved Page 18 StarFinder AVL Unit GSM SMS 850 1900 MHz or 900 1800 MHz Z Startinder AYL Diag 1 00 Alel Fie commPort MSComm Zal Help ajoj bhal e Fi a TEL Hag2752485 PAW fooooora0 Aecuest ai Output Cortial Data Logging Login SHS Sending Geodlence Setlings 5s Account Get Sccount Unit ID Diego U rit IE DIEGO Pactmaord omana Paconord meannan 3 SMS Sending Configuration This command configures the communication parameters as described in previous section Please note that all numbers are expressed in decimal notation Any parameter that is left blank will leave that parameter as previously programmed Executing this command requires a valid password Start gt All Programs gt Star Finder AVLDiag1 00 gt Configuration gt SMS Sending Filling in the correct Starfinder Unit phone number in TEL text box Filling in the correct password the factory default is 00000000 default Unit I D is 99999999 Filling the SMS sending time interval Filling the SMS sending distance interval Set the event
17. View Call Transfer eee bebe eee goad aa a eee be eee ae eee be ee ee eee be ele eee rieien eee be bee EE pee oe eee AA tel da pe ese m ke Med tl deal a td dak ee ee ieee ee ee fe ie edie lee eae fie be lee eee pee lie ie elie lee Bee fie be die ee ee a da pe lhe eee pee ie ie ieee ee ee lee ie ee eee ee el2346 el244 212546 212650 ala 751 212852 idler ene 2LouS 5 elolo ae fle a6 eae eG pele 213500 215601 els de2 215603 213906 214006 214107 214208 214310 el4411 Download completed lt Connected 0 24 04 by Laipac Technology Inc All Rights Reserved AMST Help pes ie i pe ples ee ee es ee e ee o e o e e e 9600 5 M 1 nrirririrrerrrrrrrrrrrrrrerr SS 5S SSS SSS SSS 55 SSS S55 OO a DJ DJ DJ DJ DJ ee Dd DJ DJ DJ Dd Dd Ld 100204 i 00204 100204 100204 100204 100204 100204 100204 100204 100204 100204 LAUZ UT 100204 LAUZ UA 100204 S LAUZ UI 100204 LAUZ UA 100204 100204 DENTALE Page 26 StarFinder AVL Unit GSM SMS 850 1900 MHz or 900 1800 MHz System specifications Electrical specifications Characteristic Min Typical Max Units Notes DC Supply Voltage 7 0 13 8 48 V 1 DC Supply Current 50 140 240 mA 2 Positive input transient lt 100mS 60 V Peak Current lt 100mS 1900 mA Supply ESD susceptibility 12 kV Ambient operating temperature 25 85 C Storage tempe
18. est the Fast Track modem from Wavecom Inc Laipac Technology also provide the complete evaluation kit which includes this external modem inside the package The only other requirement is the Starfinder AVL system itself complete with an active GPS antenna and GSM antenna all included inside the package and the source of 12V 24V DC power such as car truck s power supply or battery Starfinder AVL series of product will be released during 2003 and 2004 These include GPRS CDMA 1X LTR VHF amp UHF Radio and Satellite modem Starfinder Personal Locator S 911 new product under development has the same concept for high quality easy to use and low cost design for Location Base Service applications Before installing the Starfinder AVL Unit Please make sure that you have a SIM card for the Starfinder AVL Unit that satisfies the following requirements gt Caller ID from your GSM service provider allowed gt Short Message Service SMS has to be supported by your service provider and activated gt Remove all kind of PIN protection of your SIM cards by Laipac Technology I nc All Rights Reserved Page 4 StarFinder AVL Unit GSM SMS 850 1900 MHz or 900 1800 MHz 2 Hardware Installation Eg Lee TL The standard installation of Starfinder AVL System only requires connection to a constant power supply a switched power indicator Ignition and the placement of the combined GPS antenna receiver Total i
19. ew Call Transfer Help Startinder SMS AVL firmware Y1 28 Fe ane Right Reserved Laipac Technology Inc www laipac com 7004 Do you want to set paramaters YH 4 Connected 0 00 03 ARIST yy 9600 amp f 1 if you don t input any information after 20sec Starfinder will exit serial port setup mode and enter normal operation mode by Laipac Technology Inc All Rights Reserved Page 22 StarFinder AVL Unit GSM SMS 850 1900 MHz or 900 1800 MHz z 6478890729 COM1 HyperTerminal Sele File Edit View Call Transfer Help D ps 2 Starf inder SHS AVL firmware Y1 26 kF ALL Right Reserved Laipac Technology Inc www laipac com 7004 Do you want to set paramaters YH Exit without changings lt Connected 0 01 36 ARIST yy 9600 M i If you type Y Starfinder will enter local setup mode and ask you enter Base Station Number z 6478890729 COM1 HyperTerminal Sele File Edit View Call Transfer Help D S amp S Dea Ff Startinder SHS AVL firmware Y1 28 Ri ALL Right Reserved Laipac Technology Inc www laipac com Do you want to set paramaters YZH Base Station Number lt Connected 0 00 09 ARS Ty 9600 8 h 1 by Laipac Technology Inc All Rights Reserved Page 23 StarFinder AVL Unit GSM SMS 850 1900 MHz or 900 1800 MHz After enter base station number then Starfinder will ask you input password z 6478890729 COM1 HyperTerminal Seles
20. hnology Inc All Rights Reserved Page 7 StarFinder AVL Unit GSM SMS 850 1900 MHz or 900 1800 MHz Back Connectors On the back view of the Starfinder AVL there are three connectors from left to right 1 I O port The I O port layout is as following from left to right Open _ Trigger by Input Trigger by Input Default Status in Number Connection tips gt Relayl is Normal Open disconnected between Pinl and Pin2 The action to turn on Relayl means to connect Pin1 and Pin2 gt Relay2 is Normal Close connected between Pin3 and Pin4 The action to turn on Relay2 means to disconnect between Pin3 and Pin4 gt Pin5 is Positive and Pin6 is negative for input INPUT 1 volt range 5 24V A event triggered by input 1 is applying the voltage to Pin5 and Pin6 gt Pin7 ts Positive and Pin8 is negative for input INPUT 2 volt range 5 24V A event triggered by input 2 is applying the voltage to Pin7 and Pins by Laipac Technology I nc All Rights Reserved Page 8 StarFinder AVL Unit GSM SMS 850 1900 MHz or 900 1800 MHz PIN 1 ONAME Polarity General Description Suggested Connections Output Relay 1 riggered Input Relay 1 Relay 1 2 Negative Close the circuit when is riggered Output Relay 2 Door Lock riggered Input Relay 2 Door Lock Relay 2 2 Negative Open the circuit when is riggered rigger Applying voltage Input I nput 1 Mechanical Panic Button 6 Input 1
21. latile memory contains invalid data Typical examples of this are when the system is powered up for the first time or the memory chip has been replaced with a different type For this reason patience is recommended when first starting the system if it fails to respond as it may be caused by the non volatile memory being reset It also takes the GPS longer to acquire after a system is first installed or has been out of operation for over a week so it is recommended that the system be left for at least 6 minutes with the antenna and power connected before attempting communications for the first time by Laipac Technology Inc All Rights Reserved Page 11 StarFinder AVL Unit GSM SMS 850 1900 MHz or 900 1800 MHz Configuration There are two different ways to configure the Starfinder AVL Unit 1 By Air using the GSM SMS network and 2 Locally connecting the Starfinder AVL unit trough COM port to a IBM PC compatible and use the operating system Windows 2000 or XP Linux amp OS 2 are not supported 1 Configuration by Air This remote configuration can be do it using the AVLDiag or Starfinder AVL Software Here are described only the procedures using the AVLDiag for the Starfinder AVL Software please refers to their User s Manual Installing and operating the AVLDiag software The Starfinder AVLDiag software is provided free of charge as a simple diagnostic and learning tool for Starfinder AVL new users For current ver
22. m B l0km SOkm G Logging Distance Interval i Skm B 10km SUkm A Settings Saved lt Connected 0 11 42 AMST 9600 5 M 1 When you ve answered all of the questions you ll see Settings Saved on the screen then Starfinder has completed local setting mode and enter normal operation mode Each time when Starfinder restart it will send a short greeting SMS Welcome using Starfinder to your base station to confirm that your settings are correct by Laipac Technology Inc All Rights Reserved Page 25 StarFinder AVL Unit GSM SMS 850 1900 MHz or 900 1800 MHz Local Logged Data Download Via Serial Port In normal operation mode the serial port will constantly output NMEA GPRMC sentence at the baud rate of 4800b s Besides sending SMS download all logged data command to download logged data you also can use PC to send command download logged data directly If you use PC software such like HyperTerminal which is connect to Starfinder RS232 port jJ11 at the baud rate of 9600b s then when you press PC s Enter Key all logged data will be downloaded from Starfinder RS232 port amp 64 6090 29 COM1 Hyper Terminal File Edit D SAVR MC SAVERMC SAVRMC SAVRMC SAVRMC SAVRMC SAVRMC SAVERMC SAVEMC SAVEMC SAVEMC SAVEMC SAVEMC SAVEMC SAVEMC SAVEMC SAVERMC SAVERMC SAVEMC SAVERMC SAVRHC
23. nstallation time is often less than an hour Optionally hidden panic buttons can be placed at convenient locations in the vehicle and additional connections to sensors and vehicle controls can be made by crimping connectors directly to the appropriate wires However these connections are not required Only a constant power supply and a switched power indicator Ignition sense are required The Starfinder AVL Unit contains the AVL system s primary electronic components Always mount the main module in the vehicle s interior compartments in a covert and secure location ensuring that moisture vibration and temperature extremes are minimized Acceptable locations include behind the dash behind the glove compartment in the trunk under the seat or other interior panels Mounting Antennas Antenna s Installation Guidelines Mount antennas securely RF connectors must be properly connected to the RF cable Be sure to use proper crimping tools Use a good quality low loss cable as provided Mount GPS antennas where they will see the most sky Mount antennas in areas with enough space for a ground plane Don t mount antennas very close to another antenna at least 2 inches 6 cm of separation are required Don t mount antennas close to people always leave at least 7 inches 20cm Don t mount antennas where they are covered or blocked by metal Don t put antennas where they are close to electronic management and control
24. ommands 18 Data Logging Configuration Command 18 Logging Account Configuration 18 SMS Sending Configuration 19 Geofence Configuration 20 Control Commands 20 Control Relay1 20 Control Relay2 21 Programming Parameters vis Serial Port 22 Downloading Logged Data via Serial Port 26 4 Specifications 27 System Specifications 27 GPS Engine Specifications 28 Package Content for Starfinder KIT 29 Optional Accessories 30 by Laipac Technology Inc All Rights Reserved Page 2 StarFinder AVL Unit GSM SMS 850 1900 MHz or 900 1800 MHz 1 Introduction Overview Laipac s Starfinder AVL system provides a very low cost but powerful solution for automatic vehicle location and other GPS tracking applications It combines with GPS technology with cell phone networks and was designed for multiple automotive applications such as vehicle tracking monitoring remote control and GPS data logging In normal condition it s DB9 serial port has NMEA GPRMC sentence output which can be used for in car navigation In data log download condition the DB9 output is switched to logged data output and can be connected with a PDA Laptop short range wireless modules or Bluetooth devices for local positions download Since the SMS is a connectionless communication each message acknowledgement communication designed to closely reassembled the NMEA sentence in format but all commands consist of sets of command pairs which have both resp
25. onse commands The response command should have message protocol has been Starfinder specifically request and own AVL s returns the execution result of each command to confirm that each command has been executed correctly Features gt Just 15 x 15x 3 5 cm gt Power NMEA amp GSM LED indication gt 2x Input by I nput coupler to protect internal circuit from high voltage gt 2x relay output of 15A ideal for v VV VvV WV enable and disable of car s ignition or trigger other electronic devices 1 x RS232 output for data logger downloading or NMEA output device for in car navigation purpose Keyfob Panic Transmitter as optional accessory MIC and Speaker external connection available as optional Geofence capability Data logger ready device with 512Kb internal flash memory It records time stamp speed position and I O state by Laipac Technology Inc All Rights Reserved Time interval and distance travel setting for position report and data recording Intelligent logging by setting min distance Password and Unit I D setting by air Additional RJ 11 port for external analog sensors Additional RJ 11 port for external TTL digital peripheral devices High performance Laipac GPS receiver built in the accuracy is 3mts in North America WAAS amp Europe EGNOS and 10mts in the world Get event warning when vehicle gets outside of selected Geofences Page 3 StarFinder AVL Unit GS
26. rature 40 120 C Note 1 Starfinder AVL has advanced power circuit design which can be widely connected to any vehicle s DC power Note 2 Peak current measured when the system turns on for the first time searching for the network connection by Laipac Technology Inc All Rights Reserved Page 27 StarFinder AVL Unit GSM SMS 850 1900 MHz or 900 1800 MHz GPS engine specifications Characteristic Min Typical Max Units Notes Channels tracked 12 12 1 Position accuracy 15 CEP M 2 Velocity accuracy 0 1 M S 2 Time accuracy 1 uS Cold start acquisition time 48 S Warn start acquisition time 38 S Hot start acquisition time 8 S Maximum altitude tracked 18 000 M Maximum velocity tracked 515 M S WAAS EGNOS MSAS Yes Note 1 A minimum of three satellites must be tracked for a two dimensional solution and a minimum of four must be tracked for a three dimensional position Note 2 GPS accuracy is given with Navstar selective availability turned off by Laipac Technology Inc All Rights Reserved Page 28 StarFinder AVL Unit GSM SMS 850 1900 MHz or 900 1800 MHz Package Content for Starting KIT Starfinder AVL unit with SIM card holder GPS Antenna P1 SMA 5 mts RG174 cable GSM Antenna P1 GSM SMA 3 mts RF174 cable Cable 1 grey orange black yellow Cable 2 orange black Keyfob optional not in the picture CD ROM VVVVVV WV by Laipac Technology Inc All Rights Reserved Page 29
27. sion Starfinder AVL has ten commands in total every command is returned by the Starfinder AVL Unit and showed in the grey window area Starfinder AVLDiag 1 00 e File commPort MSComm Call Help alij aal p TEL 14162752485 PAY 90000000 Fiequest Configuration Set Parameters Unit ID Get Parameters Time Interval Sec Time Interval Sec Distance neh u BEATOS NET Set Events Mask cend Command Get Events Mask l Geofence Panic Opto2 Opto Geofence Panic Opto Opto Clear To understand how the AVL Diag commands been classified it may be a great help a quick start The Starfinder commands can be classified into the following categories gt Request Command gt Configuration Command gt Control Command The following sections of the manual discuss these categories in detail and show examples of using the AVLDiag software 1 Get System Information Using Starfinder AVLDiag Software by Laipac Technology Inc All Rights Reserved Page 12 StarFinder AVL Unit GSM SMS 850 1900 MHz or 900 1800 MHz Start gt All Programs gt Star Finder AVLDiag1 00 gt Request gt Get System Info Filling in the correct Starfinder Unit phone number in TEL text box The Phone number is the SIM card s telephone number assigned by the GSM service provider Filling in the correct password the factory default is 00000000 default Unit 1D is 99999999 Press Send Request button
28. systems VV V VVVV VV by Laipac Technology Inc All Rights Reserved Page 5 StarFinder AVL Unit GSM SMS 850 1900 MHz or 900 1800 MHz GPS Antenna At sight I nstallation Mount the GPS antenna on an area of the vehicle where there is no obstruction to the sky e g through the window of the car The GPS antenna may be mounted covert so long as the material obstructing the view of the antenna is plastic glass or cloth in material Do not mount the antenna where it is obstructed by metal or electrical interference The recommended location for the GPS antenna is the roof of the vehicle A magnetic mounting method permits mounting in suitable areas If the area is not metal surface epoxy can be used or an alternate through hole mount antenna can be installed 120 of Field of View SPS Antenna Covert Antenna Installation If it is essential that the antenna be fitting out of site consider the following gt The view of the sky must be as wide as possible gt The field of view must not be obscured by any metallic object including windshield wipers front windscreens with heating UV filters or metallic tints gt The top of antenna should point towards the field of view gt Signal strength is enhanced if antenna is mounted directly onto metal Considering these points the GPS antenna should be mounted under a window normally either the front or rear screen as these generally provide the maxim
29. um view of the sky Although generally it is acceptable for the antenna to be located under the dash lining under a non metallic parcel shelf i e bumps or within an instrument or light cluster by Laipac Technology I nc All Rights Reserved Page 6 StarFinder AVL Unit GSM SMS 850 1900 MHz or 900 1800 MHz Front Connectors RF Antenna Cable Whe Speaker Input Input A TARG C O x TES j R2232 DBO TTESI olM Card Holder Input 1 Microphone Input Reserved for customized designs under customer request 2 Speaker Input Reserved for customized designs under customer request 3 SIM Card Holder The external SIM holder is used for holding SIM card which is required by the GSM modem inside the Starfinder AVL 4 RS232 Connector This is the DB 9 connector used to attach a communications device PDA Laptop or PC The connector is configured as a DTE data terminal equipment the same like a PC serial port so direct connection to a PC will require the standard RS232 cable Pin Definition DB 9 Connector CD Carrier detect RD Receive data TD Transmit data DTR Data terminal ready SG Signal ground DSR Data set ready RTS Request to send CTS Clear to send RI Ring indicator SONA AR WHS 5 Digital Port RJ 11 Connector Reserved for future Ideal for RF modules Bluetooth devices Barcode reader and Display Terminal 6 RF Antenna Cable by Laipac Tec

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